Cadê as Armas?
Cadê as Armas? is the debut album by Brazilian post-punk band Mercenárias. It was released in 1986 via famous independent record label Baratos Afins and re-released in CD form in 1995, with three live bonus tracks recorded in 1988, during a show that celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Baratos Afins.
João Gordo, Edgard Scandurra and Vange Leonel provide backing vocals in the track "Santa Igreja".
A music video was made for the track "Pânico", being the Mercenárias' only one.
An old drawing of the Argentinian coat of arms is depicted in the album's cover.
Track listing
Covers
Ira! covered "Me Perco Nesse Tempo" on their seventh studio album 7, released in 1996.Critical reception
On July 20, 2016, Rolling Stone Brazil chose Cadê as Armas? as the 5th best Brazilian punk rock album of all time.Personnel
- Ana Machado – guitar
- Lourdes "Lou" Moreira – drums
- Rosália Munhoz – vocals
- Sandra Coutinho – backing vocals, bass
- Edgard Scandurra – backing vocals, guitar, percussion
- João Gordo – backing vocals
- Peter Price – percussion
- Marcinha Montserrath – backing vocals
- Vange Leonel – backing vocals
- Luiz Calanca – production